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EMC FC4500 Hardware Reference Manual

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EMC Enterprise Storage
EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE)
Deskside Model FC4400/4500
HARDWARE REFERENCE
P/N 014002902-02
171 South Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103
EMC Corporation
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  • Page 1 EMC Enterprise Storage EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 HARDWARE REFERENCE P/N 014002902-02 171 South Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748-9103 EMC Corporation Corporate Headquarters: (508) 435-1000, (800) 424-EMC2 Fax: (508) 435-5374 Service: (800) SVC-4EMC...
  • Page 2 EMC either owns or has the right to license the computer software programs described in this document. EMC Corporation retains all rights, title and interest in the computer software programs.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Installing a Deskside DPE Requirements..................2-2 Site Requirements ..............2-2 Addressing Requirements ............2-3 Installing a Deskside DPE..............2-4 Deskside DPE Powerup and Initialization Sequence ....2-15 DPE Powerdown................2-16 Turning Off Power Correctly ..........2-16 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 4 Removing a Power Supply.............3-46 Installing a Power Supply ............3-50 Appendix A Specifications and Operational Requirements Technical Specifications ..............A-2 AC Power Requirements ............A-2 Requirements for the DPE Enclosure ........A-2 For the DAE Enclosure ............A-3 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 5 Standards Certification and Compliance ........A-6 Safety Standards............... A-6 EMI Standards ................A-6 Fibre Channel Related Standards .......... A-6 Operating Limits ................A-7 Shipping and Storage Requirements ........... A-8 Glossary ......................... g-1 Index ..........................i-1 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 6 Contents EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 7 Unlocking and Opening the Front Door ........... 2-5 Setting the Enclosure Address (EA) ............2-6 Closing and Locking the Front Door ............2-7 Storage Processor FC-AL ID Switches ............2-8 Connecting the Power Cord ................ 2-9 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 8 Removing a Drive Fan Pack ..............3-43 3-32 Installing a Drive Fan Pack ................ 3-44 3-33 Removing a Power-Supply Filler Module ..........3-46 3-34 Turning Off the Power Supply ..............3-47 viii EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 9 For Power Supplies Installed with the Power Switch at the Bottom ....................3-50 3-38 For Power Supplies Installed with the Power Switch at the Top ....................... 3-51 3-39 Turning on the Power Supply ..............3-52 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 10 Figures EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 11 Status Light Visible on the SP Fan Module ..........3-3 Status Lights Visible from the Back of the Deskside DPE ...... 3-3 Status Lights Visible on the DAE Front Panel .......... 3-6 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 12 Tables EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface This manual explains how to install the EMC FC4400/4500 deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) and how to replace and add customer-replaceable units (CRUs). The document is written for service personnel. If you will install and service the deskside DPE, you should read this manual. After reading...
  • Page 14 A danger notice contains information essential to avoid a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if you ignore the warning. EMC uses the following type style conventions in this guide: • Specific filenames or complete paths.
  • Page 15 Preface Where to Get Help Obtain technical support by calling your local sales office. If you are located outside the USA, call the nearest EMC office for technical assistance. These offices are listed at the back of this manual. For service, call the appropriate number, and ask for Customer Service.
  • Page 16 Preface EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 17: About The Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure This chapter discusses the EMC FC4400/4500 deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE). Major topics include: • Overview .....................1-2 • Deskside DPE Components..............1-3 • Enclosures ...................1-5 • Power Supplies.................1-13 • Drive Fan Pack..................1-15 • Redundancy in Configurations............1-19 •...

  • Page 18: Overview

    Channel disk modules. It connects to the external Fibre Channel environment using GigaBit Interface Converters (GBICs) on the storage processor. High-availability features are standard.The EMC Access Logix™ option provides Storage Group functionality for the Model FC4500 DPE. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 19: Deskside Dpe Components

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Deskside DPE Components The components of a deskside DPE include: • Front doors (two) • Enclosures (DPE and DAE) • Disk modules • Link control cards (LCCs) • Storage processors (SPs) • Power supplies •...

  • Page 20: Front Doors

    Open the door only to access the disk modules or the EA switch for service. DAE door latch DAE door DPE door latch Disk module ID DPE door Figure 1-2 Front View Showing Doors and Disk Module IDs EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 21: Enclosures

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Enclosures The deskside DPE includes two enclosures, a DPE and a DAE. The DPE enclosure consists of a sheet-metal housing with a front panel, a midplane, and slots for up to ten disk modules, link control cards, power supplies, storage processors, a storage processor fan pack, and a drive fan pack.

  • Page 22: Dpe Front Panel

    Enclosure address switch (not visible with front door closed) Disk Check Disk module status lights (two per module) Disk Active System Check DAE status lights Power DPE Front Panel Figure 1-3 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 23: Dae Front Panel

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure The DPE front panel contains DPE status lights, disk module status lights, and an enclosure address (EA) light. The status lights are all visible when the front door is closed. The DPE and disk module status lights are described in the “Monitoring System Status”...

  • Page 24: Disk Modules

    Disk Module Disk Drives The disk drives are 3.5-inch Fibre Channel drives and conform to the following standards: • SFF-8067 • FC-AL • FC-AL Private Loop Direct Attach (PLDA) profile EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 25: Link Control Cards (Lccs)

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure The disk module slots in the enclosure accommodate drives with heights of either 2.54 cm (1.0 inch) or 4.06 cm (1.6 inches). You can combine drives of either height, and from different manufacturers, within the same deskside DPE, subject to the restrictions imposed by the Licensed Internal Code (LIC) running in the DPE’s SPs.

  • Page 26: Lcc Ports And Indicators

    LCC port bypass circuit and the disk-module Check lights. Each LCC has two status lights. These status lights are described in the “Monitoring System Status” section of Chapter 3. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 1-10...

  • Page 27: Storage Processors (Sps)

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure A latch on the LCC locks it into place to ensure proper connection to the midplane. You can add or replace an LCC while the deskside DPE is powered up. Storage Processors The SP is the DPE’s intelligent component. It defines the DPE and (SPs) differentiates the DPE from a DAE.
  • Page 28 When both SPs are installed, you can replace either SP while the DPE is running. You should never attempt to replace any of the SP’s components, except the memory modules and GBICs. Installing an SP Figure 1-9 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 1-12...

  • Page 29: Power Supplies

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Power Supplies The four power supplies are located behind the drive fan pack. Each power supply is an auto-ranging, power-factor-corrected, multi-output, off-line converter with its own line cord and on/off switch. The figure below shows DAE and DPE power supplies. The DPE power supply is similar to the DAE power supply, differing in depth (30% deeper), due to the higher power requirements of the DPE.
  • Page 30 A latch on the power supply locks it into place to ensure proper connection to the midplane. You can add or remove a redundant power supply while the deskside DPE is powered up. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 1-14...

  • Page 31: Drive Fan Pack

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Drive Fan Pack The drive fan pack (see figure below) cools the disk modules, power supplies, and LCCs in the DPE. A separate pack, described next, cools the SPs. The drive fan pack contains three fans that draw ambient room air through the front door, across the drive modules, and through the midplane and power supplies.

  • Page 32: Sp Fan Pack

    Latches on the SP fan pack hold it in place. The SP fan pack has one status light, which is visible when the SP fan pack cover is removed. The status light is described in the “Monitoring System Status” section of Chapter 3. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 1-16...

  • Page 33: Standby Power Supply (Sps)

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Status light IMPORTANT You can remove the SP fan pack while the DPE is powered up. If the fan pack is removed for more than about two minutes, the SPs and disk modules power down. The disk modules and SPs power up again when you re-install the SP fan pack.

  • Page 34: Power Distribution Units (Pdus)

    It is intended for one DPE and one DAE supply. If you are installing a deskside DPE that includes dual PDUs, you should plug the PDUs into separate ac source circuits. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 1-18...

  • Page 35: Redundancy In Configurations

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Redundancy in Configurations Mirrored storage-system write caching requires: • Two SPs with equal memory of at least 128 Mbytes • Two power supplies • Two LCCs in the DPE and each DAE • Disks in slots 0:0 through 0:8 •...

  • Page 36: Back View Showing Components

    The drive fan packs and SP fan pack provide redundant cooling for all configurations. Dual three-outlet PDUs provide redundant ac power. Fan packs LCCs Back View Showing Components Figure 1-16 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 1-20...

  • Page 37: High Availability Configuration, No Write Caching, Back View With Cables And Drive Fan Packs Removed

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure Components of a deskside DPE have slot designations as shown in the following figures. For example, a power supply in slot A is referred to as PS A, or an LCC in slot B is referred to as LCC B. DPE PS B DPE LCC A SP A...

  • Page 38: High Availability Configuration, Minimum Write Caching, Back View With Cables And Drive Fan Packs Removed

    High Availability Configuration, Minimum Write Caching, Back View Figure 1-18 with Cables and Drive Fan Packs Removed SP A is associated with LCC A. SP B is associated with LCC B. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 1-22...

  • Page 39: High Availability Configuration, Write Caching High Availability, Back View With Cables And Drive Fan Packs Removed

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure DPE PS B SP A SP B DPE LCC A DAE LCC A DPE PS A DAE PS A DAE PS B DAE LCC B SPS A PDU A SPS B PDU B DPE LCC B High Availability Configuration, Write Caching High Availability, Back Figure 1-19 View with Cables and Drive Fan Packs Removed...

  • Page 40: Emi Compliance

    The rating label of the entire deskside DPE is located as shown below. Location of compliance labels Compliance Label Locations Figure 1-20 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 1-24...

  • Page 41: What Next

    About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure What Next? Continue to Chapter 2 to install the DPE. What Next? 1-25...
  • Page 42 About the Deskside Disk-Array Processor Enclosure EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 1-26...

  • Page 43: Installing A Deskside Dpe

    Installing a Deskside This chapter describes the DPE installation requirements and procedures. Major topics include: • Requirements..................2-2 • Installing a Deskside DPE..............2-4 • Deskside DPE Powerup and Initialization Sequence ....2-15 • DPE Powerdown................2-16 • Binding Disk Modules into RAID Groups ........2-18 Installing a Deskside DPE...

  • Page 44: Requirements

    FC loop should connect the DPE’s SP A (which connects internally to LCC A) and each DAE’s LCC A. The other FC loop should connect the DPE’s SP B (which connects internally to LCC B) EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 45: Addressing Requirements

    Installing a Deskside DPE and each DAE’s LCC B. Do not leave an unused (that is, dangling) cable connected to any Fibre Channel port because it may cause excess noise on the Fibre Channel. Addressing The addressing requirements vary depending on the environment, Requirements fibre port (fabric) or fibre loop (FC-AL).

  • Page 46: Installing A Deskside Dpe

    To lock front wheels To unlock front wheels Figure 2-1 Locking and Unlocking the Front Wheels 3. At the back of the deskside DPE, set each PDU power switch to 0 (off). EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 47: Turning Power Off

    Installing a Deskside DPE Power switch Figure 2-2 Turning Power Off 4. Unlock and open the DAE front door as shown below. Latch A. If the door is locked: CAUTION Insert the key in the door’s latch. Do not force the door Turn the key 180 degrees clockwise open.

  • Page 48: Setting The Enclosure Address (Ea)

    Setting the Enclosure Address (EA) 6. Close the DAE front door as shown on the next page. The door must be closed for EMI compliance. Open it only to service the DPE or DAE. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 49: Closing And Locking The Front Door

    Installing a Deskside DPE B. To lock the door: A. Swing the door to the right. Insert the key in the door’s latch. Turn the key 180 degrees counterclockwise. Remove the key, if desired. Closing and Locking the Front Door Figure 2-5 7.

  • Page 50: Storage Processor Fc-Al Id Switches

    Installing a Deskside DPE Storage Processor FC-AL ID Switches Figure 2-6 FC-AL Address ID (Decimal) Bottom Switch Setting Top Switch Setting EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 51: Connecting The Power Cord

    Installing a Deskside DPE 8. Plug one end of the power cord into the ac receptacle on each PDU, leaving the other end unplugged. Dual three-outlet PDUs Connecting the Power Cord Figure 2-7 9. Attach the Fibre Channel cable from the external Fibre Channel environment to SP Port A or B as shown on the next page.

  • Page 52: Attaching Optical Cables To A Dpe

    B. Plug the fibre optic cable into Port A and/or Port B covers from each optical GBIC connector and each on the SP. fibre optic cable. Attaching Optical Cables to a DPE Figure 2-8 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 2-10...

  • Page 53: Attaching Copper Cables To A Dpe

    Installing a Deskside DPE Copper GBIC connector Screw Copper cable B. Tighten the two screws to secure A. Plug the copper cable into Port the cable in place. A and/or Port B on the SP. Attaching Copper Cables to a DPE Figure 2-9 Installing a Deskside DPE 2-11...

  • Page 54: Cabling A Dpe To A Dae

    Plug the other end of the copper cable into the primary (PRI) connector on the DAE LCC. Tighten the two screws on the cable’s connector. Cabling a DPE to a DAE Figure 2-10 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 2-12...

  • Page 55: Daisy-Chaining A 10-Slot Deskside Dae From A Deskside Dpe With Copper Cable

    Installing a Deskside DPE 11. If you want to daisy-chain multiple deskside DAEs, cable them together with copper cables only. Refer to the illustration that follows. Plug one end of the copper cable into the Expansion connector Primary connector expansion (EXP) connector on the DAE LCC in the deskside DPE.

  • Page 56: Turning Power On

    If it stays off, remove the drive fan pack and ensure that the power switch on the power supply is set to 1 (on) (see Chapter 3). EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 2-14...

  • Page 57: Deskside Dpe Powerup And Initialization Sequence

    Installing a Deskside DPE Deskside DPE Powerup and Initialization Sequence You apply power to a deskside DPE by setting the power switch on each PDU to 1 (on). When you apply power, the disk drives power up according to their specifications, and spin up in a specified sequence. The slot spin-up delays are multiples of 12 seconds.

  • Page 58: Dpe Powerdown

    DPE will continue to run. This is a normal condition. Wait for the light to go off and the fans to stop before proceeding with further service to the storage system. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 2-16...

  • Page 59: Turning On Power

    Installing a Deskside DPE Never remove the fan pack and then shut off the power supply to shut down an DPE. Shutting off power in that way eliminates the SPS function, saving write cache data to the vault drives, and results in a cache dirty condition (data loss).

  • Page 60: Binding Disk Modules Into Raid Groups

    Binding Disk Modules into RAID Groups After installing the deskside DPE, you can bind disk modules into RAID groups and set up storage-system caching (refer to the server setup manual). EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 2-18...
  • Page 61 Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside This chapter describes how to service the deskside DPE. Major topics include: • Monitoring System Status..............3-2 • Handling CRUs ..................3-8 • Precautions When Handling Optical Cables ....... 3-11 • Replacing or Adding a Disk Module ..........3-12 •...

  • Page 62: Monitoring System Status

    Check status light. Enclosure address light Disk Check Disk module status lights (two per module) Disk Active System Check DPE status lights Power Figure 3-1 DPE Front Panel EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 63: Status Lights Visible On The Dpe Front Panel

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Table 3-1 Status Lights Visible on the DPE Front Panel Light Quantity Color Meaning DPE Power Green On when the deskside DPE is powered up. DPE System Check Amber On when any fault condition exists. Disk Active 1 per disk Green...

  • Page 64: Status Light Visible On The Sp Fan Module

    1 on SP drive fan pack Amber On when an SP fan pack is faulty (not visible when SP fan pack cover is on; the cover is easily pulled off). EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 65: Status Lights Visible From The Back Of The Deskside Dpe

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Table 3-3 Status Lights Visible from the Back of the Deskside DPE Light Quantity Color Meaning SP Active 1 per SP Green On when the SP is operating normally or flashing when firmware is being loaded. SP Check 1 per SP Amber...

  • Page 66: Dae Front Panel

    Enclosure address switch (not visible with front door closed) Disk Check Disk module status lights (two per module) Disk Active System Check DAE status lights Power Figure 3-2 DAE Front Panel EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 67: Status Lights Visible On The Dae Front Panel

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Table 3-4 Status Lights Visible on the DAE Front Panel Light Quantity Color Meaning DAE Power Green On when the deskside DPE is powered up. DAE System Check Amber On when any fault condition exists. Drive Active 1 per disk module slot Green...

  • Page 68: Handling Crus

    ESD damage. You must read and understand the procedures below to prevent damage to the equipment. Read and understand the following instructions. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 69: Emergency Procedures (Without An Esd Kit)

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE • Provide enough room to work on the equipment. Clear the work site of any unnecessary materials or materials that naturally build up electrostatic charge, such as foam packaging, foam cups, cellophane wrappers, and similar materials.

  • Page 70: Precautions When Removing, Installing, Or Storing Crus

    CRU for repair. • Maintain the location where you store CRUs within the limits specified in Appendix A. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-10...

  • Page 71: Precautions When Handling Optical Cables

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Precautions When Handling Optical Cables When working with optical cables, observe the following precautions: • Keep the covers on all optical cables and optical GBICs until you are ready to insert the cables. The covers protect the cables and connectors, and prevent foreign particles, such as dust, from entering and affecting the connection.

  • Page 72: Replacing Or Adding A Disk Module

    You must open the DPE’s front door to access the disk modules. The door must be closed for EMI compliance when the DPE is powered up. Open it only to replace or add a disk module. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-12...

  • Page 73: Removing A Disk Or Disk Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Removing a Disk or 1. Unlock and open the front door as shown below. Disk Filler Module Latch A. If the door is locked: CAUTION Do not force the Insert the key in the door’s latch. door open.

  • Page 74: Removing A Disk Filler Module

    The activity lights show that the licensed internal code (LIC) has rediscovered the FC loop. Continue to the next section to install the new or replacement disk module. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-14...

  • Page 75: Installing A Disk Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Installing a Disk 1. Gently insert the add-on or replacement disk module as follows: Module Grasp the disk module’s handle with one hand and support the module with your other hand. Align the module with the guides in the slot.

  • Page 76: Closing And Locking The Front Door

    Insert the key in the door’s latch. Turn the key 180 degrees counterclockwise. Remove the key, if desired. Closing and Locking the Front Door Figure 3-7 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-16...

  • Page 77: Replacing The Sp Fan Pack

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Replacing the SP Fan Pack CAUTION Handle a fan pack gently and use an ESD wristband. Do not remove a faulty fan pack until you have a replacement available. You can remove the fan pack when the DPE is powered up. If the pack is removed for more than two minutes, the SPs and disk modules power down.

  • Page 78: Installing The Sp Fan Pack

    Figure 3-10 2. At the front of the deskside DPE, grasp the SP fan pack cover at its sides and push it onto its ballstud mounts as shown below. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-18...

  • Page 79: Installing The Sp Fan Pack Cover

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE SP fan pack cover Ballstud Installing the SP Fan Pack Cover Figure 3-11 Replacing the SP Fan Pack 3-19...

  • Page 80: Replacing An Optical Gbic

    Place the original covers on all optical cables and optical GBIC connectors while they are disconnected. The covers protect the cables and connectors and prevent foreign particles, such as dust, from entering and affecting the connection. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-20...

  • Page 81: Removing An Optical Cable From An Sp

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Optical GBIC Cover connector Covers Fibre optic cables A. Unplug the fibre optic cable B. Install protective covers on each optical GBIC connector and on from Port A and/or Port B on each fibre optic cable. the SP.

  • Page 82: Removing An Optical Gbic Connector From An Sp

    While pressing inward on the retaining clips, pull the optical GBIC connector out of the SP. You may need to wiggle the connector to unseat it. Removing an Optical GBIC Connector from an SP Figure 3-13 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-22...

  • Page 83: Installing An Optical Gbic Connector

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Installing an Optical 1. Install the optical GBIC connector(s) on the SP as shown below. GBIC Connector Optical GBIC connector Alignment slot B. Push the optical GBIC connector into A. Position the optical GBIC SP Port A and/or Port B until it is firmly connector with the alignment slot seated and the retaining clips are...

  • Page 84: Installing An Optical Cable On The Sp Optical Gbic Connector

    A and/or Port B on the SP. fibre optic cable. Installing an Optical Cable on the SP Optical GBIC Connector Figure 3-15 3. Remove and store the ESD wristband. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-24...

  • Page 85: Replacing A Copper Gbic

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Replacing a Copper GBIC Before removing any cables, make note of which cables are connected to which SP ports, and use an ESD wristband. 1. Remove any copper cables from the SP, as shown below. Copper GBIC connector Screw Copper cable...

  • Page 86: Installing A Copper Gbic Connector

    Removing a Copper GBIC Connector from an SP Figure 3-17 Installing a Copper 1. Install the copper GBIC connector(s) on the SP as shown below. GBIC Connector EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-26...

  • Page 87: Installing A Copper Gbic Connector On An Sp

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Copper GBIC connector Alignment slot A. Position the copper GBIC B. Push the copper GBIC connector into connector with the alignment slot SP Port A and/or Port B until it is firmly seated and the retaining clips are toward the right as shown.

  • Page 88: Installing A Copper Cable On The Sp Copper Gbic Connector

    Port B on the SP. and/or Port B on the SP. Installing a Copper Cable on the SP Copper GBIC Connector Figure 3-19 3. Remove and store the ESD wristband. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-28...

  • Page 89: Removing An Sp Or An Sp Filler Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Removing an SP or an SP Filler Module CAUTION Handle an SP gently and use an ESD wristband. Do not remove a faulty SP until you have a replacement module or filler module available. If you want to install an add-on SP, be sure to install the SP memory first as shown starting on page -33.

  • Page 90: Removing An Sp Or Filler Module

    A. Turn each captive retaining screw counter clockwise fully. B. Pull the ejectors forward to disengage the SP from the backplane. Removing an SP or Filler Module Figure 3-20 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-30...

  • Page 91: Installing Or Replacing An Sp Memory Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Installing or Replacing an SP Memory Module SPs, GBICs, and memory modules are separate CRUs. New or replacement SPs are shipped without memory modules or GBICs. When you order a memory module or a GBIC with the SP, it will arrive with the SP;...

  • Page 92: Removing The Memory Module From The Sp

    A memory module has a notch on its edge near pin 1 so that you can insert it only one way. Install memory modules one at a time and in order starting with connector 1 (refer to the figure below). EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-32...

  • Page 93: Installing The Memory Module On The Sp

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE A. Lift the module out of Locking tab Locking tab its antistatic packaging and place the module into the connector. B. Ensure that the alignment notch is correctly oriented. C. Use your fingers to Alignment push out on the locking notch...

  • Page 94: Installing An Sp Or Sp Filler Module

    At the back of the deskside DPE, at each SP use the SP FC-AL ID switches (see illustration below) to set the address ID (refer to the table below). Using the SP FC-AL ID switches, set the FC-AL address ID, as shown next. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-34...

  • Page 95: Setting The Sp Address Id

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE FC-AL Address ID Bottom Switch (Decimal) Setting Top Switch Setting Setting the SP Address ID Figure 3-23 Installing an SP or SP Filler Module 3-35...

  • Page 96: Installing An Sp

    LCC B). If you installed an add-on SP, make sure a second LCC is installed in the DPE enclosure and in every DAE enclosure on the corresponding loop. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-36...

  • Page 97: Replacing Or Adding An Lcc Module

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Replacing or Adding an LCC Module CAUTION Handle an LCC gently and use an ESD wristband. Do not remove a faulty LCC until you have a replacement module or filler module available. DPE and DAE enclosures with two LCCs should have at least one LCC installed while the deskside DPE is powered up.

  • Page 98: Removing Copper Cable(S) From An Lcc

    Cable(s) from an Loosen the two screws on the cable connector(s). Unplug the copper cable from Get this from Len -- dpd3_23t the LCC connector(s). Removing Copper Cables Figure 3-26 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-38...

  • Page 99: Removing The Lcc

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE 3. Remove the LCC from its slot, as shown in the following figure. Push the latch to the left to release the LCC. Grasp the LCC and pull it out of the enclosure. Removing the LCC Figure 3-27 After removing an LCC, wait 6 seconds before inserting it or another LCC.

  • Page 100: Installing An Lcc

    The LCC Active light turns on. The activity lights of any affected disk modules should resume a steady flicker. If the disk activity lights do not flicker, remove the LCC and insert it again. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-40...

  • Page 101: Connecting Or Reconnecting Copper Cable(S) To An Lcc

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE 2. Attach or reattach the copper cable(s) to the LCC (as shown below and on the next page). DAE LCC Plug one end of the copper cable into the expansion (EXP) connector on the DPE LCC. DPE LCC Tighten the two screws on the cable’s connector.

  • Page 102: Connecting A 10-Slot Deskside Dae To A Deskside Dpe With Copper Cable

    Tighten the two screws on the cable’s connector. Figure 3-30 Connecting a 10-Slot Deskside DAE to a Deskside DPE with Copper Cable 3. Remove and store the ESD wristband. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-42...

  • Page 103: Replacing The Drive Fan Pack

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Replacing the Drive Fan Pack CAUTION Handle a drive fan pack gently and use an ESD wristband. Do not remove a faulty drive fan pack until you have a replacement unit available. You can remove a drive fan pack while the deskside DPE is powered up.

  • Page 104: Removing A Drive Fan Pack

    Check light turns off, if it was not already off; the DAE/DPE System Check light turns on, if it was not already on; and the Cooling Check light on each power supply flashes. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-44...

  • Page 105: Installing The Drive Fan Pack

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Installing the Drive You can install the drive fan pack in either vertical orientation, that is, Fan Pack with the Check light in the upper left corner or the lower right corner. For a consistent image with multiple fan packs, we recommend that you install it with the Check light in the upper left corner.

  • Page 106: Replacing Or Adding A Power Supply Module

    (page 3-47). Removing a 1. Remove the drive fan pack (see 3-44). Power-Supply Filler 2. Remove the power-supply filler module, as shown below. Module EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-46...

  • Page 107: Removing A Power Supply

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Power supply filler module Latch (1 top, 1 bottom) Push the latch on each side of the filler module towards the center. Pull the filler module from its slot. Removing a Power-Supply Filler Module Figure 3-33 3.

  • Page 108: Turning Off The Power Supply

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE For the power supply being removed: Set the power switch to 0 (off). Power switches (4) Turning Off the Power Supply Figure 3-34 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-48...

  • Page 109: For Power Supplies Installed With The Power Switch At The Bottom

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE nplug the power supply line cord and remove the power supply as shown in the following figures. Power supply Latch Unplug the power cord from supply’s ac receptacle. Push cord aside. With your thumb, push the latch to the left and then up as far as it goes.

  • Page 110: For Power Supplies Installed With The Power Switch At The Top

    For Power Supplies Installed with the Power Switch at the Top Figure 3-36 Continue to the power-supply installation procedure that follows to install the replacement supply. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-50...

  • Page 111: Installing A Power Supply

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE Installing a Power The power supply in the left enclosure slot is inverted with respect to the power supply in the right slot. Also, the DPE and DAE power supplies Supply are different and are not interchangeable. 1.

  • Page 112: For Power Supplies Installed With The Power Switch At The Top

    IMPORTANT: The cord must not occupy the space for the drive fan pack. For Power Supplies Installed with the Power Switch at the Top Figure 3-38 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-52...

  • Page 113: Turning On The Power Supply

    Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE 2. Turn on the power supply as shown below. For any power supply: On the power supply, set the power switch to 1 (on). Power switches (4) Turning on the Power Supply Figure 3-39 3.
  • Page 114 Servicing and Upgrading a Deskside DPE EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference 3-54...

  • Page 115: Specifications And Operational Requirements

    Specifications and Operational Requirements This appendix describes the deskside DPE technical specifications, operating limits, and shipping and storage requirements. Specifications and Operational Requirements...

  • Page 116: Technical Specifications

    0.87 min at full load, low voltage Heat dissipation 2520 x 10 J/hr (2390 BTU/hr) max estimate In-rush current 50 A max estimate for 1/2 line cycle, per power supply EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 117: For The Dae Enclosure

    Specifications and Operational Requirements Requirement Description ac protection 12-A thermal circuit breaker in each DPE power supply 15-A thermal circuit breaker at each ac inlet (each PDU) ac receptacle type IEC320-C14 appliance coupler Hold-up time 10 ms min at 50 Hz Current sharing 60% max, 40% min (redundant power configuration only) For the DAE...

  • Page 118: Service Clearance

    50 µm: 2 m (6.6 ft) minimum to 500 m (1,650 ft) maximum 62.5 µm: Length 2 m (6.6 ft) min to 300 m (985 ft) maximum Bend radius 3 cm (1.2 in) minimum EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 119: Lcc Copper Cabling

    Specifications and Operational Requirements LCC Copper The DPE’s LCC expansion port interface to the DAE is copper cable Cabling as follows: Type Shielded, 150Ω differential, shield bonded to DB-9 plug connector shell (360×) FC-AL Standard, Revision 4.4 or higher Length 0.3 m (1 ft) min, 10 m (33 ft) max unequalized between deskside DPE and deskside DAEs Technical Specifications...

  • Page 120: Standards Certification And Compliance

    Physical and signaling interface, FC-PH, Rev. 4.4 Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL), Revision 4.5 Fibre Channel Private Loop Direct Attach (PLDA), Revision 1.10 SCSI III SCSI Enclosure Services (SES), Revision 8a EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 121: Operating Limits

    Specifications and Operational Requirements Operating Limits The ambient temperature specification is measured at the front door inlet. The site must have air conditioning of the correct size and placement to maintain the specified ambient temperature range. The air conditioning must be able to handle the BTU requirements of the DPE and DAEs.

  • Page 122: Shipping And Storage Requirements

    Shipping and Storage Requirements Requirement Description Ambient temperature C to 65 C (-40 F to 149 Temperature gradient C/hr (77 F/hr) Relative humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing Elevation 7625 m (25,000 ft) EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 123: Glossary

    A DPE can support up to 11 DAEs (each with up to 10 disk modules) in addition to its own 10 disk modules, for a total of 120 disk modules. You can attach a DPE to EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 124: Disk Module

    Fibre Channel host The name for the printed-circuit board within the computer bus adapter (FC chassis that allows the server to access the Fibre Channel loop adapter) and thus the SP(s). EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 125 — usually a RAID group. The operating system sees the LUN, which includes one or more disk modules, as one contiguous span of disk space. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 126 Channel FC-AL front end to the server and a SCSI back end to the disk modules. The SPs used in DPEs use the Fibre Channel protocol throughout. The array uses SCSI protocol over Fibre Channel. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 127 The procedure of storing disk-based data in RAM memory (in caching this case, DIMM memory on an SP) temporarily to save time if the data needs to be accessed or changed again soon. EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 128 Glossary EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 129 See CRUs (customer-replaceable units) bend radius, optical cable A-4 configuration descriptions 1-19 binding disk modules g-1 connecting copper cables 2-11 binding RAID configurations 2-18 Cooling Check light 3-4 copper cables replacing 3-24 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 130 1-19 drive fan pack 1-15 addressing requirements 2-3 EA, requirements 2-6 components 1-2 enclosure front panel 3-5 configurations 1-19 front panel, description 1-7 defined g-1 installation 2-4 dimensions A-3 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 131 2-6 setting 2-6 electrostatic discharge damage (ESD), avoiding grounding 2-2 EMI (electromagnetic interference) defined g-2 EMI (electromagnetic interference), HBA (host bus adapter) g-3 certification/compliance standards A-6 high availability features 1-3 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 132 3-30 LCC 3-36 removing 3-30 power supply 3-46 midplane, description 1-8 memory modules 3-30 monitoring system status 3-2 power supply 3-46 replace under power, defined g-4 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...
  • Page 133 3-47 filler, removing 3-28 turning on power supply 3-52 front end, defined 1-12 installing 3-33 lights 1-12 VSC (voltage semi-regulated converter), See memory modules g-5 power supply installing 3-30 EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

  • Page 134: Index

    Index EMC Disk-Array Processor Enclosure (DPE) Deskside Model FC4400/4500 Hardware Reference...

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